Last updated: July 13, 2026

Application No. 18/888,992

Untitled Application

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Filed

Examiner

BROWN JR, HOWARD D

Art Unit

Tech Center

QUALCOMM Incorporated

Assignee

Qualcomm Incorporated

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +6.8% interview lift. Interview lift (+6.8%) is below the 15.0% threshold. A written response is recommended.

Based on 663 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

BROWN JR, HOWARD D View full profile →

Grants 88% — above average

Career Allowance Rate

583 granted / 663 resolved

+27.9% vs TC avg

Moderate +7% lift

Without

With

+6.8%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Fast prosecutor

2y 1m

Avg Prosecution

22 currently pending

Career history

678

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

1.9%

-38.1% vs TC avg

§103

67.3%

+27.3% vs TC avg

§102

12.1%

-27.9% vs TC avg

§112

2.4%

-37.6% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 663 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

Jun 01, 2026

Non-Final Rejection mailed (current)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

88%

Grant Probability

95%

With Interview (+6.8%)

2y 1m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 663 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allowance rate.